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as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
I have enough ego that I don't give up easily when trying to win any contest or competition
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a star athlete with a refreshing lack of ego
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Recent Examples of ego
There is profound strength in listening, in making space for others, and in leading not with ego but with clarity, intention and care.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Yes, the grand heist fulfills the ego.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Freed him from ego, from fear, from the inability or unwillingness to act that characterized the early Union generals.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
What was great about this group of people, was there was no ego.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ego
Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Yes, the grand heist fulfills the ego.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Freed him from ego, from fear, from the inability or unwillingness to act that characterized the early Union generals.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
What was great about this group of people, was there was no ego.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
Noun
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As if back in character, Colfer sported a massive smile, while O'Malley pointed his finger at Colfer in pride with a poker face.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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Have a few rounds of Guinness pulled with pride, maybe a scotch sour.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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There was no vanity in her, which is what Fran McDormand had.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This arrogance is not just limited to tech titans.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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